Jarred Vanderbilt Advancing In Recovery
6 months agoTeam doctors re-evaluated Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) on Monday, clearing him to begin a "return to play progression." On the mend since Oct. 7 due to left-heel bursitis, Vanderbilt is now advancing to the next stage of his recovery. It's unclear how far out the 24-year-old disruptive defender may be from a return, but it sounds like it could still be wishful thinking to expect him back on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Taurean Prince has started all eight games with Vanderbilt on the shelf, failing to make the top 200 in nine-category fantasy leagues in 30.4 minutes per game, mostly due to a career-low 31.4% clip from downtown. After starting 24 of 26 games for the Lakers after last year's trade deadline, Vanderbilt could play a significant role right off the bat for his defensive energy and hustle stats, like rebounds and steals, upon his eventual return.
Source: Mike Trudell
Source: Mike Trudell